Vera Cruz - Funerary Head

Object description :

"Vera Cruz - Funerary Head "

Large Funeral Face - Gulf of Mexico, Classical Period Ve-VII after J.-C This is an archaeological object. Plexiglass pedestal base. Face height: 20.5 - width: 19.7 - depth: 9.3 cm - height with base: 24.5 cm. This culture refers to an area in the north and center of today's state of Veracruz. His presence was located between 100 and 1000 AD. The style figurines called "remojadas" are easily recognizable because they are usually modeled by hand, which is the case of this one. Note the great expressiveness, the sculptor has captured the moment of passage of life to death. It should be noted restorations at the headdress, at the back, and possibly on the forehead between the eyes, shine on the upper lip.

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